tracked leader early, soon lost place, tailed off and pulled up before 8th
held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, headway 7th, weakened 9th, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden 8th, outpaced 9th, plugged on one pace from 3 out, took poor 3rd flat
held up in mid-division, headway 5th and chased leader, challenge 4 out, every chance and ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on but not pace of winner
held up last, mistake and unseated rider 9th
held up in touch, ridden 9th, one pace from 4 out
Saby has yet to finish out of the first two this campaign and can land this contest from Robyn Alexander and Barnards Green. This six-year-old went down without a fight at Stratford last time when beaten eleven lengths by Young Owen, but the ground may have been too soft. All his winning has come on a fast surface, so as long as the rain stays away he will be difficult to beat here. Robyn Alexander took well to chasing last season, finishing with an easy victory in a three runner affair. The handicapper has taken no chances, but she should still be in the firing line. Down at the bottom of the handicap Barnards Green catches the eye following an effortless success over Celtic Star last time. Jupon Vert can also be given a chance on the pick of last season's form, but if the ground doesn't get any worse than good, Saby looks the pick.